Pilgrims perform stoning ritual at Jamrat Al Aqaba - in pictures

The 'stoning of the devil' ceremony takes place during the Hajj pilgrimage

Pilgrims arrive to perform the symbolic stoning of the devil ritual as part of the Hajj pilgrimage in Mina, near Saudi Arabia's holy city of Makkah. AFP

A pilgrim casts a stone at a pillar, symbolising the stoning of Satan, during the Hajj pilgrimage. Reuters

Muslim pilgrims arrive in Mina to perform the Jamarat ritual. SPA

Pilgrims walk before casting their stones at one of three pillars that symbolise the devil. Reuters

Pilgrims cast their stones at one of three pillars symbolising Satan. Reuters

An Iranian pilgrim on the way to the symbolic stoning of the devil, the last rite of the annual Hajj pilgrimage to Makkah, Saudi Arabia. AP

A member of the Saudi security forces sprays water on a pilgrim in Mina, near Makkah. AFP

Pilgrims perform the symbolic stoning of the devil ritual in Mina, near Makkah. AFP

The stoning of the devil ritual takes place at the Jamarat complex in Mina. AFP

Pilgrims prepare to perform the stoning of the devil ritual. AFP

The ceremony involves Hajj pilgrims casting seven stones at three pillars. AFP

A ride on dad's shoulders during the ceremony at the Jamarat Bridge. EPA

Women hurl pebbles as part of the ritual in Mina, Saudi Arabia. EPA

The ceremony at the Jamarat Bridge. EPA

Pilgrims perform the symbolic stoning of the devil ritual. AFP

The ritual is a symbolic re-enactment of the Prophet Ibrahim’s Hajj. AFP

Pilgrims throw stones in the ritual. AFP

The stoning is part of the Hajj pilgrimage. AFP

The stones are cast. AFP

This handout picture provided by the Saudi Press Agency SPA on June 28, 2023 shows Muslim pilgrims performing the symbolic stoning of the devil ritual, as part of the Hajj pilgrimage in Mina near Saudi Arabia's holy city of Mecca. (Photo by SPA / AFP) / === RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO / HO / SPA" - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS ===

Hajj pilgrims outside a tent camp near Makkah. AP

Pilgrims perform Eid Al Adha prayers at the Grand Mosque in Makkah. AFP

The stoning of the devil ceremony. Photo: Ministry of Hajj & Umrah

Pilgrims perform the ritual at this year's Hajj in Saudi Arabia. Photo: Ministry of Hajj & Umrah

The site of the stoning ritual at Hajj. SPA

A crowd prepare to cast their stones. Reuters

They walk to the site in Mina. Reuters

Millions of pilgrims set off on the journey from Muzdalifah to Mina. SPA

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